Alex Giamas
The recommendation algorithm holds the key. A recent experiment showed the algorithm directly drives70%of the views on YouTube. In fact, YouTube’s computer code seems to override even user controls. Meaning, if you hit theDislikeorNot interestedbutton on a video, the algorithm may still sugge...
These recommendations are made using YouTube’s algorithm, but the algorithm works differently for each of these spaces. Homepage When you head to the YouTube website or open the mobile app, you immediately land on the homepage. Here, YouTube aims to provide the most relevant and personalized...
The YouTube algorithm isn’t fully transparent, but there is still some information out there on how it works. We know that the algorithm has changed through the years, from valuing view numbers to personalizing the home feed. We also know that it plays a role in various areas on YouTube...
The YouTube algorithm works as a recommendation system designed to increase user engagement. It’s built to help you find similar content to what you watch and maximize your satisfaction. The algorithm is a real-time feedback loop that tailors videos to match your interest. ...
The trick is that YouTube does not publicize how the algorithm works. We know they use rules and automation for recommendations, but the exact set of rules is a genuine mystery. Nevertheless, many experts have tried to deduce the algorithm’s secrets. Combined with very public announcements by...
When people talk about how the Instagramalgorithmworks, it’s usually this area of the app they’re referring to: it’s the first feed most people will see when they open the app. The Feed is a combination of videos, photos, andcarousels(multi-photo posts) posted by anyone you follow,...
YouTube constantly gathers data from your watching habits, likes, and subscriptions. It’s possible to prevent others from “polluting” the recommendation pool, but you’ll have to use the steps above for the best results. However, the algorithm also recommends random videos from time to time...
Although no one outside YouTube knows how the algorithm works, anecdotal evidence shows watch time on YouTube Shorts videos is crucial for a recommendation. Adding text to videos is one of the better ways to increase watch time or repeat views. ...
If you are addicted to YouTube Shorts and recommendations like me and often get distracted by them, this article will help you eliminate this distraction. The YouTube algorithm utilizes your previous history to show you similar content that you engaged with previously, making it difficult for you...